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Xiaomi has apparently already moved on from MIUI 12 to MIUI 12.5. (Image source: Xiaomi)

MIUI 12.5 rumoured to arrive soon with multiple changes from MIUI 12

It appears as though Xiaomi is pulling a Samsung with a half-step upgrade for MIUI 12. The update will supposedly be called MIUI 12.5, and will feature multiple UI changes from MIUI 12. Xiaomi is yet to officially upgrade many dev...

Alex Alderson, 09 Dec 2020 13:05

The Pixel 2 is out of official support. (Source: Google)

The Pixel 2 series' latest software update is its last

Google's Pixel 2 and 2 XL had been included in the Android 11 beta program, and has also been cut in to the latest security patch issued directly from its Mountain View-based OEM. However, after 3 years of being on the market, thi...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Dec 2020 23:26

The Nokia 5.4 and 3.4 might have a lot in common. (Source: Nokia)

The Nokia 5.4's specs are allegedly revealed in full in a new leak

Nokia is currently rumored to hold a launch event before the end of 2020, at which the 7.3 5G, 6.3 and 5.4 smartphones are to be unveiled. A new leak purports to be a full specs spill for the latter. Its headline is an SoC which m...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Dec 2020 22:34

The OPPO Find X2 Pro. (Source: Inside Digital)

New OPPO Find X3 Pro leak may give an early look at the OnePlus 9 Pro

The OPPO Find X3 Pro will succeed the highly lauded OPPO Find X2 Pro as OPPO's flagship device next year. Details of the phone look to have appeared already, with hardware that will likely be found on the OnePlus 9 Pro when it's r...

Ricci Rox, 08 Dec 2020 21:06

The Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+ and Galaxy S21 Ultra will likely be released on January 14

Leaked Samsung Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+ and Galaxy S21 Ultra promotional material showcases camera placement, design, colour variants, and more

We now have yet another look at the Samsung Galaxy S21 series thanks to some leaked promotional material The Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S21+ will look identical for the most part, with the Galaxy S21 Ultra to come with a more modern de...

Anil Satyanarayana, 08 Dec 2020 21:05

The Galaxy A52 has a total of five cameras. (Image source: OnLeaks)

Samsung Galaxy A52: First pictures of 5G mid-range smartphone leaked

The first renders of the Galaxy A52 have leaked online, just a few weeks after specifications of the device were published. The design of Samsung's next mid-range smartphone will be reminiscent of the Galaxy Note 20. The Galaxy A5...

Alex Alderson, 08 Dec 2020 20:41

A Brazilian certification agency has seemingly confirmed the fate of the charging brick for the Galaxy S21 series. (Image source: xleaks7 & Pigtou)

Brazilian certification agency delivers a damning confirmation about the Galaxy S21, S21 Plus and S21 Ultra

Samsung may have mocked Apple for removing chargers from its iPhones, but now it seems that the South Korean company has followed suit. The move may not apply to all regions, but many Galaxy S21 handsets will come with almost no a...

Alex Alderson, 08 Dec 2020 17:36

The Mi A3 is Xiaomi's most-recent Android One smartphone. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi prepares to upgrade another 12 devices to Android 11, including the Mi A3

Android 11 is almost ready to arrive on another dozen devices like the Xiaomi Mi A3, according to a new report. The Mi A3 is Xiaomi's only Android One handset that is eligible for Android 11, as the Mi A1, Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite hav...

Alex Alderson, 08 Dec 2020 13:52

The ASUS ROG Phone 4 has allegedly made its first Geekbench appearance

Alleged ASUS ROG Phone 4 Geekbench listing surfaces online

ASUS' upcoming ROG Phone 4 has reportedly shown up on Geekbench. Its single and multi-core scores are 1,081 and 3,584, respectively. However, the listing could also belong to the ASUS ZenFone 8, which is also expected to run the Q...

Anil Satyanarayana, 08 Dec 2020 12:19

Vivaldi 3.5.2155.73 browser update notification in Windows 10 (Source: Own)

Vivaldi 3.5 comes with improved tabs and media playback, URL sharing via QR code

Based on Chromium 87, Vivaldi 3.5 features the ability to share URLs with QR codes via a small button in the address field, media fixes that enhance video/audio content consumption, more ways to manage tabs, single key shortcuts i...

Codrut Nistor, 08 Dec 2020 11:23

LG is hoping its latest mobile division restructure will turn around its smartphone fortunes. (Image: Yonhap)

LG will outsource low to mid-range models, but continue designing high-end phones in-house to try turn a profit

It’s no secret that LG has been struggling to make a profit out of its mobile division. In its latest move to stem the hemorrhaging the company has announced a restructure which will see it outsource the design and manufacture of ...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 08 Dec 2020 11:04

The Xiaomi Mi 11 is believed to sport a distinct square-shaped camera housing containing a large main lens. (Image source: @BenGeskin)

Xiaomi Mi 11 fan-made concept render portrays an exquisite-looking smartphone that apparently has a 5,000-mAh dual-battery capacity

A new concept render by Ben Geskin of the upcoming Xiaomi Mi 11 shows a smartphone with an elegant design that appears to have embraced simplicity over unnecessary complexities. In further Mi 11-related news, it seems possible tha...

Daniel R Deakin, 08 Dec 2020 01:11

The latest Galaxy S21 leak. (Source: YouTube)

The latest Galaxy S21 leaks appear to confirm quad cameras for the Ultra and lack of 3.5mm jacks across the board

A YouTuber called sakitech has posted images that appear to portray real-life production models of the Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus and Ultra variants. At first glance, the latter seems to have the 5 apertures for rear cameras hinted a...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Dec 2020 23:10

The Realme Q2 and Q2 Pro can support 5G connections thanks to the Dimensity 800U SoC. (Image source: Realme/GSMArena - edited)

Realme Q2 and Q2 Pro with Dimensity 800U chips disrupt Redmi hegemony in AnTuTu price-performance charts as the Note 8 Pro finally tumbles out of the top three

The new Realme Q2 5G and Realme Q2 Pro 5G have made quite a splash in AnTuTu’s various price-performance charts, with the former even managing to push the Redmi Note 8 Pro out of the top three in the most-affordable smartphone tab...

Daniel R Deakin, 07 Dec 2020 22:27

OPPO patent showing modular camera (Source: OPPO/WIPO)

OPPO might launch a phone with detachable camera module

The latest patent that surfaced online suggests that OPPO aims to take the modular phone concept one step further in the camera department. Thanks to this design, the user could even place the camera module a few feet away and use...

Codrut Nistor, 07 Dec 2020 11:49

The Nokia 3.4 may become available on the Indian market soon

The Nokia 3.4 is a Snapdragon 460-powered device with a 6.39-inch HD+ display and a 4000mAh battery. Therefore, it might make a welcome addition to the Indian smartphone market. A new leak suggests that HMD Global will bring it th...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Dec 2020 17:53

The inCharge cable is back with 100W X and X Max variants

The start-up RollingSquare scored a major crowdfunding win with its original inCharge product, a miniature cable that clicks together with magnets to form a keychain for portability. Now, it is back with a new version, rated to de...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Dec 2020 17:11

An LG rollable phone render. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

A new leak may push LG's rollable phone closer to a launch date

LG has reportedly registered a new device with a South Korean telecoms authority that, according to a Twitter-based leaker, is its first-gen rollable phone. Should this be the case, the OEM may be ready to release this new form-fa...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Dec 2020 16:12

The Xiaomi Mi 10T is one of the most affordable smartphones that features the high-end Snapdragon 865 SoC.

Xiaomi Mi 10T: The test results in overview

If Xiaomi's Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro top models are too expensive for you, you should take a look at the 10T product family. The Mi 10T is particularly exciting. It offers the same SoC performance as Xiaomi's two flagship models, but i...

Manuel Masiero, 06 Dec 2020 03:09

This may be what the Vivo X60 looks like. (Source: Weibo)

The Vivo X60 series pops up in a new leak

The OEM Vivo's next flagship series of smartphones are now thought to be called the X60, X60 Pro and X60 Pro+. At least some of them may be the devices that feature in a new certification by the Chinese regulator 3C. If so, they m...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Dec 2020 23:22

The new DOOGEE S59 Pro. (Source: DOOGEE)

DOOGEE announces the 10,000mAh-plus S59 Pro smartphone

DOOGEE claims that its latest rugged phone, the S59 Pro, has a battery capacity of no less than 10,050mAh. This power-pack apparently allows it to last for 18 hours' worth of gaming or video playback, 50 hours of audio playback or...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Dec 2020 19:11

Is this the Galaxy Z Flip of the future? (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Samsung's flagship phones might find a whole new way to fold soon

Samsung has launched foldable smartphones that bend into clamshell or book shapes to date. However, its latest patents suggest that these almost-familiar form-factors are to become obsolete quite soon. They hint at new kinds of Ga...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Dec 2020 18:26

The Google Pixel XE remains unconfirmed. (Source: Google)

Google Pixel XE: A new Google device in the works or just a Redmi Note 9 Pro hoax?

Since yesterday, multiple reports have surfaced indicating that Google is set to release a new device called the Google Pixel XE. The provided pieces of evidence, however, look incredibly suspect and there's a chance the entire th...

Ricci Rox, 05 Dec 2020 08:58

Hints of more new Motorola phones have surfaced. (Source: TechnikNews)

A new leak hints at Motorola's first 2021 budget smartphones

Earlier tips may have offered a glimpse of an early-2021 premium mobile device from Motorola. Now, another suggests that the OEM also has more affordable phones in the works. They are said to have the code-names Capri and Capri Pl...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Dec 2020 22:05

The Motorola Nio will always be looking at you. (Image source: Evan Blass)

Leak confirms the design of Motorola's first Snapdragon 800 series-powered Moto G smartphone

The first image of the Motorola Nio has been leaked online, confirming an unusual dual-hole punch display design. The release of the device is anticipated for early 2021, but it may well feature a Snapdragon 865, rather than the n...

Alex Alderson, 04 Dec 2020 19:27

OnePlus prepares a new blind box for its Malaysian fans. (Source: Facebook)

The OnePlus 8T Cyberpunk 2077 Special Edition is coming to a new market in blind-box form

Good news, Malaysian fans of the latest OnePlus special-edition flagship phone: it's coming to your market! Then again, there are just 10 of them, and they are only found in blind boxes to be sold via Lazada. This promotional even...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Dec 2020 16:17

Samsung One UI 3.0 now available official launch December 3 2020 (Source: Samsung Global Newsroom)

Android 11-based Samsung One UI 3.0 is finally available

With "an exciting new design, enhanced everyday features and deep customization" in tow, the official launch of One UI 3 comes to Galaxy S20 series devices starting in Korea, the US, and most European markets. More regions and dev...

Codrut Nistor, 04 Dec 2020 13:42

The Xiaomi Redmi 10X 5G holds its own against other midrange smartphones, according to AnTuTu. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Huawei sits atop of AnTuTu November leaderboards, but the Xiaomi Redmi 10X 5G wins the midrange battle

Shortly before the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 hits the market, the HiSilicon Kirin 9000 and Snapdragon 865 can once again top the AnTuTu charts, while the MediaTek Dimensity 820 in the Xiaomi Redmi 10X 5G has been able to top the mid...

Alex Alderson, 04 Dec 2020 13:39

Alleged Xiaomi Mi 11 photo. (Image Source: Weibo via Sparrows News)

Alleged Xiaomi Mi 11 live photo leaks showing off a likely 108 MP square triple-camera module

An alleged live image of Xiaomi's upcoming flagship, the Mi 11, is doing the rounds on the web. The image shows what appears to be a curved back and a square camera module housing three lenses. While the Mi 11's image looks very s...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 04 Dec 2020 13:12

Very enduring thanks to its 5,000 mAh battery: The Samsung Galaxy A31

Samsung Galaxy A31: Affordable, with Super AMOLED, and long battery life

The Samsung website currently lists 15 smartphones that belong to the Galaxy A series. In terms of looks, the differences are sometimes marginal, but in terms of price and features, they are quite noticeable. We took a closer look...

Mike Wobker, 04 Dec 2020 01:18

Xiaomi has some way to go before it finishes Round 2 of its global MIUI 12 release schedule. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi confirms that MIUI 12 is now available on over 30 smartphones

Xiaomi has been updating devices to MIUI 12 for months, having started with the Mi 9 and Redmi K20 series in June. Now, the company claims that MIUI 12 is available on more than 30 smartphones, but many remain adrift on MIUI 11.

Alex Alderson, 03 Dec 2020 22:02

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 888-powered Galaxy 21 has shown up on Geekbench

The Samsung Galaxy S21 shows up on Geekbench running a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888

An alleged Samsung Galaxy S21 Geekbench listing has surfaced online. It appears to be running the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. The chipset gets a single-core score of 1,075 and a multi-core score of 2,916. While the former seems ok, t...

Anil Satyanarayana, 03 Dec 2020 21:30

ZTE announces a global launch for the Axon 20 5G

The Axon 20 5G was the first ever phone to launch with an under-display selfie camera. However, its maker ZTE has never made it available outside China. This will change, though, on December 21, 2020, when the OEM releases it to c...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Dec 2020 21:23

This series' processor could be getting a new vehicle soon. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung will launch a new Galaxy F-series phone with the Note 10's processor: new leak

According to the leaker Ishan Agarwal, Samsung will launch a phone called the Galaxy F62, or SM-E62F, soon. The same model number has subsequently popped up on Geekbench 5. It indicates that this device is powered by the Exynos 98...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Dec 2020 20:50

The Pixel 5 may have a hole for wireless charging, but it is still more structurally stable than its predecessor. (Image source: JerryRigEverything)

The Google Pixel 5 has a hole for wireless charging, but bio-resin saves the day

The Pixel 5 has a sizeable hole in its back panel, but JerryRigEverything has demonstrated that it is nothing to worry about. Instead, it turns out that the Pixel 5 is more resistant to being twisted and abused, despite its cut ou...

Alex Alderson, 03 Dec 2020 20:31

Android 11 for the global version of the Mi 10 Pro is here. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Global Android 11 upgrade for MIUI 12 begins in earnest

Xiaomi has rolled out Android 11 to all Mi 10 Pro handsets globally. The update, V12.2.1.0.RJAMIXM, has passed Xiaomi's Beta Stable testing and will reach devices as an over-the-air (OTA) upgrade. The new update includes a few cha...

Alex Alderson, 03 Dec 2020 20:27

Here's what the Xiaomi Mi 11 and Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro may have in store for us

Alleged Xiaomi Mi 11 and Mi 11 Pro specifications surface on Weibo

Some Xiaomi Mi 11 and Mi 11 Pro specifications have shown up online. Both phones are tipped to come with a 1440p screen that refreshes at 120Hz. The Mi 11 Pro will allegedly support fast charging at 120W. Xiaomi is expected to unv...

Anil Satyanarayana, 03 Dec 2020 11:01

Some lucky Galaxy S20 users have received the One UI 3.0 update on their devices

Stable One UI 3.0 update rolling out for the Samsung Galaxy 20 series on Verizon

Some Galaxy S20 users have reportedly received the One UI 3.0 update on their Samsung Galaxy S20 smartphones. The software gives several Stock apps a new look and comes with the October 2020 security patch. Other Galaxy S20 varian...

Anil Satyanarayana, 03 Dec 2020 07:14

Samsung updates the Galaxy S20 FE and S9 series with December 2020 security patches

The Galaxy S9 is a 2018 flagship. Nevertheless, its maker Samsung has reportedly updated it with the latest Android security patch. The more recent premium mid-ranger the Galaxy S20 FE has joined it in this respect.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Dec 2020 22:59

Some Oukitel WP10 features. (Source: Oukitel)

The Oukitel WP10 is a rugged 5G 8000mAh battery phone with a December 2020 sale coming up

The Oukitel WP10 as a rugged phone with a massive 8000mAh battery. It is powered by the Dimensity 800 processor, which also makes it 5G. It launched at a price of US$670, but has a promotional event coming up that will bring that ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Dec 2020 21:18

It seems that Qualcomm has codenamed the Snapdragon 888 'lahaina'. (Image source: Qualcomm)

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 comes out swinging on Geekbench

Qualcomm only unveiled the Snapdragon 888 yesterday, but a new entry on Geekbench with the chipset has already appeared. The device is codenamed the Vivo V2056A, but it is not the only device on the benchmarking website to feature...

Alex Alderson, 02 Dec 2020 19:53

Over a dozen OEMs will release smartphones with the Snapdragon 888 chipset. (Image source: Qualcomm)

Qualcomm confirms that over a dozen OEMs will use the Snapdragon 888 in their smartphones

Consumers will be spoilt for choice over smartphones with the Snapdragon 888, according to Qualcomm. The new flagship chipset will feature in devices from at least thirteen OEMs, even from the likes of LG.

Alex Alderson, 02 Dec 2020 19:45

The Redmi Note 9 4G will arrive in India as the Redmi 9 Power. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Redmi 9 Power will be India's answer to the Redmi Note 9 4G

Xiaomi has another smartphone release in India planned. This time it is a rebadged version of the Redmi Note 9 4G, which the company unveiled in China last month. The device will be sold as the Redmi 9 Power in India, according to...

Alex Alderson, 02 Dec 2020 19:39

The Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G offers a 108 MP camera. (Source: Xiaomi)

Redmi Note 9 4G, Redmi Note 9 5G, Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G earn Xiaomi a fortune with sales hitting an estimated US$59 million

Xiaomi launched a new trio of Redmi Note 9 series devices a few days ago. The phones look to have stunned commercially, with company man Lu Weibing announcing that over 300,000 units of the new phones were sold on day one.

Ricci Rox, 02 Dec 2020 19:38

Philips is pursuing legal action in India. (Source: Philips)

Philips takes legal action to prevent the sale of Xiaomi mobile devices in India

The electronics company Philips has petitioned the High Court of Delhi to block the sale, production or import of certain smartphones in India. Their OEM, Xiaomi, has been accused of infringing on Phliips' patents in making the de...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Dec 2020 17:59

One UI 3.0 will begin rolling out later this month to the Galaxy S20 series. (Image source: SamMobile)

Samsung announces One UI 3.0 and Android 11 upgrade schedule for 41 devices

Samsung plans to upgrade at least 41 devices to One UI 3.0 by September 2021, according to an official upgrade plan. The company will begin with the Galaxy S20 series this month, before moving onto the Galaxy S10, Galaxy Note 10, ...

Alex Alderson, 02 Dec 2020 17:24

An affordable flagship from Motorola is coming in 2021

Motorola to release a Snapdragon 888-powered Moto G smartphone in 2021

Motorola is all set to launch a smartphone running Qualcomm's newest Snapdragon 888 SoC. Unlike the company's previous high-end offerings, this device will be released as a part of the Moto G series. The affordable flagship smartp...

Anil Satyanarayana, 02 Dec 2020 17:06

Are these the Galaxy Buds Pro? (Source: Voice)

Samsung's Galaxy Buds Pro leak via the FCC and Evan Blass ahead of their launch

An earlier tip dropped a strong hint that the successors to the Galaxy Buds Live TWS earbuds would be called the Buds Pro. Now, their certification with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) all but confirms this state of af...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Dec 2020 17:03

Android

MIUI 12.5 rumoured to arrive soon with multiple changes from MIUI 12

The Pixel 2 series' latest software update is its last

The Nokia 5.4's specs are allegedly revealed in full in a new leak

New OPPO Find X3 Pro leak may give an early look at the OnePlus 9 Pro

Leaked Samsung Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+ and Galaxy S21 Ultra promotional material showcases camera placement, design, colour variants, and more

Samsung Galaxy A52: First pictures of 5G mid-range smartphone leaked

Brazilian certification agency delivers a damning confirmation about the Galaxy S21, S21 Plus and S21 Ultra

Xiaomi prepares to upgrade another 12 devices to Android 11, including the Mi A3

Alleged ASUS ROG Phone 4 Geekbench listing surfaces online

Vivaldi 3.5 comes with improved tabs and media playback, URL sharing via QR code

LG will outsource low to mid-range models, but continue designing high-end phones in-house to try turn a profit

Xiaomi Mi 11 fan-made concept render portrays an exquisite-looking smartphone that apparently has a 5,000-mAh dual-battery capacity

The latest Galaxy S21 leaks appear to confirm quad cameras for the Ultra and lack of 3.5mm jacks across the board

Realme Q2 and Q2 Pro with Dimensity 800U chips disrupt Redmi hegemony in AnTuTu price-performance charts as the Note 8 Pro finally tumbles out of the top three

81% OnePlus Nord N10 5G Smartphone Review - Cheap 5G smartphone with a 90-Hz screen and stereo speakers

OPPO might launch a phone with detachable camera module

The Nokia 3.4 may become available on the Indian market soon

The inCharge cable is back with 100W X and X Max variants

A new leak may push LG's rollable phone closer to a launch date

Xiaomi Mi 10T: The test results in overview

The Vivo X60 series pops up in a new leak

DOOGEE announces the 10,000mAh-plus S59 Pro smartphone

Samsung's flagship phones might find a whole new way to fold soon

Google Pixel XE: A new Google device in the works or just a Redmi Note 9 Pro hoax?

A new leak hints at Motorola's first 2021 budget smartphones

Leak confirms the design of Motorola's first Snapdragon 800 series-powered Moto G smartphone

The OnePlus 8T Cyberpunk 2077 Special Edition is coming to a new market in blind-box form

Android 11-based Samsung One UI 3.0 is finally available

Huawei sits atop of AnTuTu November leaderboards, but the Xiaomi Redmi 10X 5G wins the midrange battle

Alleged Xiaomi Mi 11 live photo leaks showing off a likely 108 MP square triple-camera module

86% Xiaomi Mi 10T smartphone review: Flagship power for little money

Samsung Galaxy A31: Affordable, with Super AMOLED, and long battery life

Xiaomi confirms that MIUI 12 is now available on over 30 smartphones

The Samsung Galaxy S21 shows up on Geekbench running a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888

ZTE announces a global launch for the Axon 20 5G

Samsung will launch a new Galaxy F-series phone with the Note 10's processor: new leak

The Google Pixel 5 has a hole for wireless charging, but bio-resin saves the day

Global Android 11 upgrade for MIUI 12 begins in earnest

Alleged Xiaomi Mi 11 and Mi 11 Pro specifications surface on Weibo

Stable One UI 3.0 update rolling out for the Samsung Galaxy 20 series on Verizon

Samsung updates the Galaxy S20 FE and S9 series with December 2020 security patches

The Oukitel WP10 is a rugged 5G 8000mAh battery phone with a December 2020 sale coming up

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 comes out swinging on Geekbench

Qualcomm confirms that over a dozen OEMs will use the Snapdragon 888 in their smartphones

The Xiaomi Redmi 9 Power will be India's answer to the Redmi Note 9 4G

Redmi Note 9 4G, Redmi Note 9 5G, Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G earn Xiaomi a fortune with sales hitting an estimated US$59 million

Philips takes legal action to prevent the sale of Xiaomi mobile devices in India

Samsung announces One UI 3.0 and Android 11 upgrade schedule for 41 devices

Motorola to release a Snapdragon 888-powered Moto G smartphone in 2021

Samsung's Galaxy Buds Pro leak via the FCC and Evan Blass ahead of their launch

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